Critical Infrastructure is the industry sector that comprises essential public and private sector assets and services whose disruption would have significant societal impact, including energy, water, transportation, healthcare, financial services, and government operations.
Overview
Critical Infrastructure is the industry sector that comprises essential public and private sector assets and services whose disruption would have significant societal impact, including energy, water, transportation, healthcare, financial services, and government operations. In cybersecurity, protecting CI is high-priority due to interdependencies, potential wide-scale disruption, and national-security implications; recent reports highlight credential leakage risks in CI-adjacent sectors, rising ransomware risk during peak periods, and the need for board-level prioritization across industries.
Related Threat Clusters
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Iridium Launches PNT ASIC Amid Rising GNSS Jamming Threats
Iridium Communications has launched the Iridium PNT ASIC, a chip designed to protect GPS and GNSS-dependent devices from jamming and spoofing. This ultra-compact 8x8 mm chip weighs less than 0.2 grams and delivers…
9 articles · Updated July 14, 2026 -
Government Agencies Misuse Consumer Messaging Apps, Exposing Security Risks
A recent survey by BlackBerry reveals that 83% of security leaders in government and critical infrastructure use WhatsApp for sensitive communications, despite significant misunderstandings about encryption. The report…
3 articles · Updated April 21, 2026 -
Surface Security Unveils Browser Defense Against Advanced Phishing Threats
Surface Security launched a browser-native security platform designed to combat sophisticated phishing attacks, particularly those leveraging AI. The new platform, powered by Surface Vision technology, detects targeted…
2 articles · Updated June 11, 2026 -
Corma Raises $60M to Develop AI for Defensive Cybersecurity Amidst Growing Threats
Corma, an AI lab focused on defensive cybersecurity, secured $60 million in seed funding from Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Coatue. The company aims to create a foundation model specifically for cybersecurity…
2 articles · Updated August 10, 2026 -
Ransomware Fuels Surge in Global Cyberattacks
As of February 12, 2026, organizations worldwide are experiencing an average of 2,090 cyber-attacks per week, largely driven by ransomware incidents. This increase highlights the ongoing challenges faced by businesses…
1900 articles · Updated February 12, 2026 -
Majority of Ransomware Attacks Occur During Holidays and Weekends
A study by Semperis reveals that 52% of ransomware attacks target organizations during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing. The report surveyed 1,500 IT and security professionals across ten…
23 articles · Updated November 24, 2025 -
China's NOTAMs Indicate Rising Military Control Over Offshore Airspace
On March 27, 2026, China issued a NOTAM reserving 28,000 square miles of airspace off its coast for 40 days, primarily affecting foreign military aircraft. This unprecedented duration of restrictions raised questions…
2 articles · Updated June 9, 2026 -
Zimperium Partners with ABC Distribution to Combat Rising Mobile Threats in the UK
On June 9, 2026, Zimperium announced a distribution partnership with ABC Distribution to enhance mobile security across the UK. This initiative addresses the growing threat of mobile-targeted attacks, particularly…
2 articles · Updated June 9, 2026 -
Thailand's Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Addresses Rising Threats Amid Digital Expansion
On May 14, 2026, Exito Media Concepts announced the 32nd Edition of the Cyber Security Summit in Thailand. The summit focuses on the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by organizations as they undergo digital…
3 articles · Updated May 14, 2026 -
Trump Administration Releases New Cyber Strategy for America
On March 6, 2026, President Donald Trump unveiled his administration's cyber strategy, focusing on enhancing offensive operations, securing federal networks, and combating cybercrime. The strategy emphasizes…
126 articles · Updated March 6, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Redwood AI (CSE: AIRX) (OTCQB: RDWCF) Completes Acquisition of Quantum.IQ Technologies — Webdisclosure · August 14, 2026
- Corma, the First Frontier Defensive Cybersecurity AI Lab, Raises $60M as AI Supercharges Attackers — Morningstar · August 10, 2026
- Bitdefender adds EU — Msspalert · July 27, 2026
- Terra Quantum, Apex.AI Demo Quantum-Safe Security for Systems — Pipelinepub · July 24, 2026
- Everest Ransomware — www.provendata.com · July 24, 2026
- Terra Quantum and Apex.AI Demonstrate Quantum-Safe Security for Long-Lived, Cloud ... — Prnewswire · July 23, 2026
- Corsha Expands C-Suite to Accelerate Industrial Identity Security Growth — Tipranks · July 15, 2026
- Iridium PNT ASIC Commercially Available for GNSS Protection — Stocktitan · July 14, 2026